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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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He was "constantly leaning" on her and called the woman "magical", it was told.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Retailers are leaning on AI for real-time pricing and product recommendations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Other collectors, he says, might be a little less obscure, leaning into mainstream characters such as Strawberry Shortcake or from ’80s and ’90s properties including “The Land Before Time” and “Rugrats.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“If I had to choose, like, right now, I think I’m leaning more towards Raman,” Archie-Winston said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“Ah, jeez,” he whispered, leaning against the bathroom sink.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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